Orkan Kocku is reportedly close to making a summer switch to the Emirates (Image: Getty Images)

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It has now been over two months since Arsenal last played a match but, with the Bundesliga having returned, there are encouraging signs that the Premier League could follow suit.

Discussions surrounding Project Restart are set to continue next week, with the aim of playing the remaining 92 Premier League matches behind closed doors from mid-June.

That means there will at least a few more weeks without football for Arsenal but it hasn't quite brought an end to the discussions, as transfer rumours continue to circulate.

Here, we have gathered some of the latest stories surrounding the Gunners.

Arsenal ready to bid for next Kante

Arsenal are preparing to enter the race to sign Ibrahima Diallo, who is considered to be the next N’Golo Kante, according to the Daily Star.

Diallo, 21, is also being chased by Sevilla and has had a breakout season with French side Brest. January saw a £16million bid arrive from Premier League rivals Leicester, but the club promptly rejected that.

Arsenal will likely face stiff competition for Diallo’s signature, with Everton and Nice also trailing the midfielder.

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Sevilla have opened talks with Brest, which it is believed will force the Gunners into action. Diallo is under contract until 2023, and it is thought he would be interested in a move to the Emirates this summer.

Kokcu signing close to completion

Feyenoord’s Orkun Kokcu is close to joining Arsenal according to reports.

Kocku, 19, is currently on the books of Dutch side Feyenoord and Dick Advocaat is keen to keep the player in Rotterdam. According to Mundo Deportivo, however, the player is close to joining Arsenal after catching the eye of Mikel Arteta.

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